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Programming Skills

R

Python

Matlab

LaTeX

Markdown

Stata

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Last updated on 2020-04-28.

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Pedro Iraburu

I am a young economist, born in 1995, fanatic of programming and data analysis. I was introduced to Python when I wrote my degree thesis. Since then I also learnt R, Matlab and Stata. I am currently writing my master thesis of the EAP programme in the University of the Basque Country. I plan to specialize in Data Science or in a similar field.

Education

Master in Economics: Empirical Application and Policies

EHU/UPV

Bilbo, Spain

2020 - 2019

Degree in Economics

University of Malaga

Malaga, Spain

2019 - 2015

  • Thesis: “Computable Dynamic General Equilibrium with free hardware and software”, with honors, done in python & LaTeX
  • One of the 10 best academic careers of the Economics degree 2015/2019

Coursed two years of the Double degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

University of Malaga

Malaga, Spain

2015 - 2013

  • I entered the university without any idea of what I wanted to do with my life. From these two years I got my interest on programming, as I was taught C++.

Bachelor of Science

Colegio Ecos

Marbella, Spain

2013 - 2011

  • Academic average of 9.32/10.00

Skills

Data Analysis

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  • I have strong quantitative and computational skills, handling a wide array of programming lenguage to do so, from R to Python and Matlab. I have learnt to analyze and understand data from different fields and databases, such as labor, energy and cultural markets, PISA, EUKlems and MCVL. I enjoy specially constructing models to understand how the different variables are related.

Academic Writing

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  • I present my work in a clear, concise and structured way, with my results being backed by evidence. I mainly use LaTeX and Markdown.

Econometrics/statistics

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  • From the linear regression model to qualitative dependent variables, time series and panel data analysis, I have a good understanding on the theoretical and practical components of the most popular econometric methods, and how to apply them to large quantities of data to construct models.

Social Sciences Component

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  • Having coursed Behavioural Economics and having studied other topics related to the social aspects of the human psyque, allows me to interpret results where there is a large human component.

Micro and Macroeconomics knowledge

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  • Game theory, market analysis, DSGE models, monetary markets, growth… are some of the relevant fields I am profficient in, both from a theorical and practical approach.

Languages

Spanish

Native

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English

Advanced level, also in academic environment

Cambridge

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  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
  • One school year in King’s Bruton, Somerset.
  • The EAP master is also fully taught in English.

German

Initiate level

Goethe Institut

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  • A2 Goethe-Zertifikat
  • Two weeks deutsch course in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Future projects and plans

Data Science and Big Data

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  • I want to improve my current data analysis skills, and extend them to the Data Science field, as well as data management (learning SQL)

Work experience

Consultant Assistant

Malaga, Spain

PLAYS Consultores

2019

  • I spent three months working in PLAYS, a consultancy agency in Malaga city. I mainly did accounting and business analysis.